Café Inquiry (Online) – Political Violence on the Rise?

This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.)

Politically motivated crimes in Germany have surged. A French MP was violently attacked at
his home. Slovakia’s Prime Minister was shot in an assassination attack. In the U.S. judges,
politicians, and ordinary citizens are besieged by violent threats and attacks. It seems that the
world is becoming more violent. At the next Café Inquiry we will explore these trends. Here is some suggested background reading:

“Why Are Attacks and Incitement on the Rise in Germany?” from Der Spiegel; “Trump blasts his trial judges. Then his fans call for violence.” from Reuters; “Slovakia’s populist prime minister shot in assassination attempt, shocking Europe before elections” from the Associated Press; “Violence Against Elected Officials Increases in France” from Euractiv; “Violence against local and regional elected representatives: a threat to our democracies” from The Council of Europe; and “The Rise of Political Violence in the United States” from Journal of Democracy. Join us ONLINE to help discuss this important and disturbing topic!

Café Inquiry starts with a short introduction of the day’s topic, followed by casual discussion.

This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated, but not expected.

Attendees are able to future propose topics which would align with Michigan Humanist’s purpose: from atheism, agnosticism, humanism, secularism, and freethinking to broader subjects in science and humanities, such as religion, philosophy, social issues, politics, evolution, morality, ethics, and psychology.

Café Inquiry (Grand Rapids) meets each month IN PERSON on the second Sunday and ONLINE on the fourth Sunday.

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Michigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event.

Michigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Critiques on views and claims based on merit are allowed, but not attacks on individuals who hold other perspectives.

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